sought-after

[sawt-af-ter, -ahf-] / ˈsɔtˌæf tər, -ˌɑf- /

ADJECTIVE

hot

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cool fresh popular trendy

WEAK

approved dandy favored glorious groovy in demand just out keen latest marvelous neat nifty peachy recent super up-to-the-minute

Antonyms

STRONGEST

kind unpopular

WEAK

calm cold freezing frigid indifferent mild moderate old old-fashioned out turned off unfeeling

ADJECTIVE

marketable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bankable profitable

WEAK

commercial fit for sale good hot merchandisable merchantable salable sellable selling sound trafficable vendible wanted

Antonyms

WEAK

unmarketable

ADJECTIVE

popular

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attractive beloved famous fashionable favored prominent suitable trendy

WEAK

accepted approved caught on celebrated crowd-pleasing faddish in in demand in favor in the mainstream in vogue leading likable liked lovable noted notorious now okay pleasing praised preferred prevailing promoted right stuff run-after selling social societal sought stylish the rage thing well-liked well-received

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inconspicuous obscure old-fashioned unfashionable unknown unpopular

WEAK

disliked

Example Sentences

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The most sought-after properties are selling unusually quickly compared with the rest of the market for this time of year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Within less than five years, the number of exhibitors has almost doubled, organisers said, with the 2026 edition welcoming 11 new brands, including Audemars Piguet, one of the most sought-after among collectors.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“This charming beachside cottage is located on the highly sought-after north end of Clearwater Beach, offering the ultimate Florida lifestyle with direct, private beach access just steps from you back door,” the listing notes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

It also revealed Spain and Portugal as the most sought-after locations.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

She ought a be the most sought-after help in the state.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

sought-after

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